Beso | Miguel O'Hara

tasw vol.#6

𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙰𝚖𝚊𝚣𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚂𝚙𝚒𝚍𝚎𝚛-𝚆𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚗 𝚅𝚘𝚕𝚞𝚖𝚎 #𝟼

Pearl sits alone in her room, the weight of her argument with Miguel still heavy on her heart. She knows she can't stay isolated forever, and with a heavy sigh, she stands up, wiping away a stray tear. It's time to face her fears and find some solace in the company of others.

She takes a deep breath and steps out into the bustling corridors of the Spider Society headquarters. As she navigates her way through the maze-like structure, Pearl's mind races with doubts and insecurities. She wonders if she'll be able to connect with anyone, if she'll fit in, or if her argument with Miguel has painted her in a negative light.

Lost in her thoughts, Pearl nearly collides with someone turning a corner. She stumbles back, barely avoiding a collision, and her heart races with embarrassment. Looking up, she finds herself face to face with a woman sporting a sleek black and red suit with a yellow thigh holster and glasses that perfectly frame her sharp features.

"Whoa, watch your step there, newbie," The woman says.

Pearl's cheeks flush with a mix of embarrassment and surprise.

"I-I'm sorry," Pearl stammers, her voice laced with nervousness, "I wasn't paying attention."

"No harm done," The woman chuckles as she extends her hand and eyes Pearl's suit, " Names Jessica Drew, but you can call me Spider-Woman or just Jess if you're feeling brave."

Pearl tentatively shakes her hand, a small smile tugging at the corners of her lips.

"Pearl Perez, nice to meet you," She utters, " I'm, uh, also Spider-Woman."

" I'll give you a hint, most of us are," Jess quips with a raised brow, " Follow me, newbie."

Jessica takes Pearl to a training area where several other members of the Spider Society are engaged in various activities. The sound of grunts and the clashing of weapons fill the air as heroes in training push their limits.

Pearl's eyes widen as she takes in the sight before her. Heroes of all shapes and sizes are engaged in intense combat training, honing their skills and pushing their limits. She feels a mixture of excitement and trepidation, eager to prove herself among this talented group.

"Alright, here's the deal," Jessica says, her tone shifting to a more serious one, "We're going to start with some basic combat training. We'll work on your agility, reflexes, and hand-to-hand combat skills."

Pearl nods, her focus sharpening as she prepares herself mentally for the challenge ahead. She takes a deep breath, letting go of any lingering doubts, and steps onto the training mat.

" Oh, I got this," She states with false confidence, " Pienso."

Under Jessica's watchful eye, Pearl begins her training. She moves with grace and precision, her movements silent and fluid. Her enhanced abilities allow her to dodge attacks effortlessly, almost as if she anticipates them before they happen.

With a surge of confidence, Pearl begins mimicking the moves she's observed. She leaps, dodges, and rolls, her body moving with a grace that surprises even herself. But as she attempts to execute a complex maneuver, she stumbles, her feet tangling together. She crashes to the ground, wincing at the impact.

Laughter erupts from some of the onlookers, and Pearl's face flushes with embarrassment. She quickly rises to her feet, determined not to let this setback define her.

Undeterred, Pearl resumes her training, this time with a renewed focus. She practices her strikes, aiming for targets with precision. She swings from one hanging obstacle to another, testing her agility. Despite her efforts, she finds herself struggling to keep up with the others, her movements not as fluid or polished.